American English pronunciation
How to pronounce contradicts
IPA transcription: [,kɑntɹə'dɪkts]
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Verb
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be in contradiction with
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deny the truth of
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be resistant to
“The board opposed his motion”
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prove negative; show to be false
Usage examples
- This contradicts the fact that they are disjoint sets.
- Livy contradicts himself as to whether Rome honored or quickly repudiated the Caudine Peace.
- The published "Silmarillion" contradicts the Second Prophecy in places.
- The Jews and Christians say that Jesus really died, but the Qu'ran contradicts them.